About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges and successes of managing wild pig populations in North America, particularly in Missouri.
Since their introduction to North America in the 16th century, uncontrolled populations of wild pigs have wreaked havoc across North America.They can disrupt native wildlife, decimate riparian ecosystems, cause billions of dollars in agricultural damage and more. Reducing the population has proved complex, but the state of Missouri has successfully removed feral swine populations from nearly 10 million acres throughout the state since 2016. In this episode of “Our Wild Lives,” Ala...
People in this episode
Host: Ala
Topics covered
- wildlife management
- feral swine
- ecosystem disruption
- agricultural damage
- conservation efforts
Keywords
- wild pigs
- feral swine
- Missouri
- ecosystems
- agriculture
- wildlife conservation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Wildlife Society
Places: North America, Missouri
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